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Ariana Grande in Orlando: Music, Movies, Tours and Her Wax Figure at Madame Tussauds

  • Friday June 5th 2026

Ariana Grande Wax Figure With Guests Cropped

Ariana Grande has spent more than a decade turning unforgettable songs, characters and performances into pop culture moments. From her early days as Cat Valentine on Victorious to chart topping albums such as Sweetener, Thank U, Next and Eternal Sunshine, Grande has built a career that reaches far beyond music.

For Ariana Grande fans visiting Orlando, there is another way to step into her world. At Madame Tussauds Orlando at ICON Park, fans can get up close to a lifelike Ariana Grande wax figure and take photos with one of pop music's biggest stars. The figure is located in the Music Stars Zone and features Ariana's signature high ponytail, winged eyeliner and a glamorous look inspired by her music and visual style.

Whether you know every Ariana Grande album by heart, grew up watching Victorious, discovered her through Wicked, or simply love songs such as "7 rings," "thank u, next," "Into You" and "we can't be friends (wait for your love)," a visit to Madame Tussauds Orlando gives you a chance to make your own Ariana inspired moment.

Where Can You See Ariana Grande in Orlando?

If you are looking for an Ariana Grande wax figure in Orlando, head to Madame Tussauds Orlando at ICON Park.

The Ariana Grande wax figure is part of the Music Stars Zone, where guests can get closer to famous musicians and create their own photos with some of the world's biggest entertainment stars. Ariana's figure was created with detailed attention to her recognizable features, including her high ponytail and makeup, and is styled in a pink look inspired by her music era and the visual world of "7 rings."

That makes Madame Tussauds Orlando a natural stop for Ariana fans who want something different from a concert, album listening session or movie night.

You cannot meet the real Ariana Grande at Madame Tussauds Orlando, but you can stand next to her lifelike wax figure, pose for photos and create your own Arianator memory.

Ariana Grande's Florida Roots

Ariana Grande's connection to Florida runs deep.

Grande was born in Boca Raton, Florida, on June 26, 1993, and spent part of her childhood in South Florida. Her early performing career included appearances with the Fort Lauderdale Children's Theater, and she performed "The Star Spangled Banner" at a Florida Panthers game as a child.

Her Boca Raton roots make a visit to see Ariana Grande in Florida especially meaningful for fans who want to explore the connection between the pop superstar and the Sunshine State.

Today, fans can continue that Florida connection in Orlando by visiting her wax figure at Madame Tussauds Orlando. It is an easy addition to an Orlando vacation, especially for visitors planning a day around music, movies, celebrity culture and pop culture.

Ariana Grande's Music Career

Ariana Grande's music career officially took off in the early 2010s, but her path to becoming a global pop star started much earlier.

After performing on Broadway in 13, Grande became widely known for playing Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon's Victorious. While she was still building her acting career, she was also developing her sound as a singer.

Her debut album, Yours Truly, introduced listeners to a singer influenced by pop and R&B, with Grande's powerful vocals immediately becoming one of her defining characteristics. From there, she moved through a series of distinct musical eras, experimenting with pop, R&B, dance pop, trap influenced production and more.

Her discography now spans multiple generations of pop fans.

Ariana Grande Albums and Release Dates

Album

Release Date

Genre and Sound

Yours Truly

August 30, 2013

Pop, R&B, contemporary R&B

My Everything

August 22, 2014

Pop, R&B, EDM and dance pop

Dangerous Woman

May 20, 2016

Pop, R&B and dance pop

Sweetener

August 17, 2018

Pop, R&B, synth pop and experimental pop

Thank U, Next

February 8, 2019

Pop, R&B, trap pop and dance pop

Positions

October 30, 2020

Pop, R&B and trap

Eternal Sunshine

March 8, 2024

Pop, R&B, synth pop and dance influences

petal

July 31, 2026

Pop and R&B

Grande's seven established studio albums before petal include Yours Truly, My Everything, Dangerous Woman, Sweetener, Thank U, Next, Positions and Eternal Sunshine. Eternal Sunshine blends pop and R&B with dance, synth pop and house influences.

The 2026 release of petal adds another chapter to Grande's evolving discography and follows the Eternal Sunshine era. Madame Tussauds Orlando's 2026 Ariana Grande feature highlighted the album's July 31 release and connected it with Grande's Florida tour dates.

What Are Ariana Grande's Most Popular Songs?

Ariana Grande has one of the most recognizable hit catalogs in modern pop music. Depending on your favorite era, your Ariana playlist might include:

  • "The Way"

  • "Baby I"

  • "Problem"

  • "Break Free"

  • "Love Me Harder"

  • "One Last Time"

  • "Dangerous Woman"

  • "Into You"

  • "Side to Side"

  • "no tears left to cry"

  • "God is a woman"

  • "breathin"

  • "thank u, next"

  • "7 rings"

  • "break up with your girlfriend, i'm bored"

  • "positions"

  • "34+35"

  • "pov"

  • "yes, and?"

  • "we can't be friends (wait for your love)"

  • "the boy is mine"

Grande's catalog is one reason her wax figure is such a popular stop for music fans at Madame Tussauds Orlando. You can bring your favorite Ariana era to life by choosing a pose inspired by a favorite music video or performance.

Ariana Grande Eras: From Yours Truly to Eternal Sunshine

One of the reasons Ariana Grande has remained so popular is that every album feels like its own chapter.

Yours Truly

Her debut introduced Ariana as a young pop and R&B vocalist with a retro inspired sound. Songs such as "The Way" helped establish her as more than an actor making music. She was a serious vocalist with a style of her own.

My Everything

My Everything expanded Grande's pop sound and produced some of her biggest early hits, including "Problem," "Break Free," "Love Me Harder" and "One Last Time."

Dangerous Woman

The Dangerous Woman era brought a more mature sound and one of Grande's most recognizable album eras. "Into You," "Side to Side" and the title track remain fan favorites.

Sweetener

With Sweetener, Grande experimented with a more eclectic blend of pop and R&B. The album included "No Tears Left to Cry," "God Is a Woman" and "Breathin." The album also led to the intimate Sweetener Sessions before the larger Sweetener World Tour.

Thank U, Next

Few Ariana Grande eras became as deeply embedded in pop culture as Thank U, Next. The title song, "7 rings" and "Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored" became defining moments of the era.

The music was also closely connected to Grande's highly recognizable visual identity, which makes the Ariana Grande wax figure's music video inspired setting particularly fitting.

Positions

Positions moved Grande further into R&B and trap influenced pop, with the title track, "34+35" and "pov" among the best known songs from the album.

Eternal Sunshine

Released in 2024, Eternal Sunshine marked another evolution in Grande's sound. The album combined pop and R&B with dance and synth pop influences and included songs such as "yes, and?" and "we can't be friends (wait for your love)."

petal

The next chapter arrived in 2026 with petal, giving fans a new collection of music while Grande continued her Eternal Sunshine era and returned to the road.

For fans following the newest Ariana Grande music, a visit to Madame Tussauds Orlando is a chance to connect the latest chapter of her career with the many eras that came before it.

Ariana Grande Concert Tours

Ariana Grande's live career has evolved from intimate shows supporting her debut album to major international arena tours.

Tour

Dates

Important Information

The Listening Sessions

August 13 to September 22, 2013

Grande's debut concert tour supporting Yours Truly. The intimate North American tour included 11 shows.

The Honeymoon Tour

February 25 to October 25, 2015

Her first world tour, supporting My Everything. It included 88 shows across North America, Europe, Asia and South America.

Dangerous Woman Tour

February 3 to September 21, 2017

An international arena tour supporting Dangerous Woman, with 77 shows across multiple continents.

The Sweetener Sessions

August 20 to September 4, 2018

A four show intimate promotional series supporting Sweetener. Shows took place in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and London.

Sweetener World Tour

March 18 to December 22, 2019

A 100 show world tour supporting Sweetener and Thank U, Next.

Eternal Sunshine Tour

June 6 to September 1, 2026

Grande's first major concert tour since 2019, supporting Eternal Sunshine and her 2026 music era.

The Sweetener World Tour was particularly notable for Orlando fans because Grande performed at Amway Center in November 2019. Florida fans have also had the opportunity to see her perform in Tampa, Miami and Jacksonville during that tour.

In 2026, Grande returned to the stage with the Eternal Sunshine Tour. Her Florida performances included June 30, July 2 and July 3 at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise.

Whether you have seen Ariana live multiple times or have never attended one of her concerts, seeing her wax figure in Orlando offers another way to celebrate her performance history.

Ariana Grande Movies and TV Shows

Ariana Grande's career is not limited to music. Long before she became one of the world's biggest pop stars, she was an actress.

For many fans, Cat Valentine from Victorious remains their introduction to Ariana. Others know her from Sam & Cat, Hairspray Live!, Don't Look Up or her award recognized performance as Glinda in Wicked.

Ariana Grande Movies and Television Appearances

Year

Movie or TV Show

Role or Appearance

Why It Matters

2010 to 2013

Victorious

Cat Valentine

Breakthrough Nickelodeon role

2011

iCarly

Cat Valentine

Victorious crossover

2011 to 2014

Winx Club

Princess Diaspro

Voice acting role

2013

Swindle

Amanda Benson

Television movie

2013 to 2014

Sam & Cat

Cat Valentine

Lead television role

2014

Family Guy

Voice appearance

Animated television appearance

2015

Scream Queens

Chanel #2

Comedy horror television role

2016

Zoolander 2

Cameo

Film appearance

2016

Hairspray Live!

Penny Pingleton

Live musical television event

2020

Ariana Grande: Excuse Me, I Love You

Herself

Concert film documenting the Sweetener World Tour

2021

Don't Look Up

Riley Bina

Feature film appearance

2024

Wicked

Galinda, Glinda Upland

Major film role

2025

Wicked: For Good

Galinda, Glinda Upland

Return as Glinda

2026

Focker in Law

Film appearance

Latest screen chapter

Grande's television career began with Victorious and continued through Sam & Cat, while her film work has included Zoolander 2, Don't Look Up and the two part Wicked film adaptation.

Her role as Glinda in Wicked introduced Ariana to another generation of fans and showcased a different side of her performance abilities. Her work with Cynthia Erivo as Glinda and Elphaba became one of the defining entertainment stories surrounding the films, with the pair continuing to perform together after the movies.

Ariana Grande and Wicked

For fans who discovered Ariana through Wicked, her career comes full circle in a fascinating way.

Grande has always been connected to musical theater. Her Broadway debut came in 13 before her television career took off. Years later, she returned to the musical world as Glinda in Wicked.

The role allowed fans to see her combine acting, singing and live performance in a way that drew on her earliest career experiences.

If Wicked is your favorite Ariana Grande era, you can continue the experience at Madame Tussauds Orlando by posing with her wax figure and creating your own Glinda inspired photo moment before or after exploring Orlando's other entertainment attractions.

Ariana Grande, Cat Valentine and Victorious

For longtime fans, Ariana Grande will always have a special connection to Cat Valentine.

Grande played Cat on Victorious from 2010 through 2013 and later reprised the character in Sam & Cat. The role helped introduce her personality, comedy and performance skills to a huge television audience before her music career became a global phenomenon.

For fans who grew up with Victorious, visiting the Ariana Grande wax figure at Madame Tussauds Orlando can feel like a look back at the beginning of a career that eventually expanded into music, film and global pop culture.

What Is Ariana Grande Known For?

Ariana Grande is known for several defining parts of pop culture:

Area

What Ariana Grande Is Known For

Music

Pop and R&B hits, vocal range and multiple chart topping albums

Acting

Cat Valentine, Glinda and other film and television roles

Vocals

Powerful high register singing and whistle register

Fashion

Signature ponytails, glamorous styling and distinctive era based looks

Music Videos

Highly visual concepts including "7 rings," "thank u, next" and "God Is a Woman"

Theater

Broadway debut and later role as Glinda in Wicked

Beauty

Founder of R.E.M. Beauty

Pop Culture

A major influence on modern pop music and celebrity culture

Her ability to move between music, television, film, theater, fashion and beauty is part of what makes Ariana such a natural fit for Madame Tussauds Orlando.

Take Your Ariana Grande Photos in Orlando

Ariana fans know that a great photo is part of the experience.

At Madame Tussauds Orlando, you can stand beside Ariana's wax figure and create photos inspired by your favorite era. Try a glamorous 7 rings pose, recreate a favorite music video moment or simply take a photo with Ariana as part of your Orlando vacation.

The figure's high ponytail, makeup and pink styling make it instantly recognizable, while the surrounding Music Stars Zone places Ariana among other famous music icons.

For Arianators traveling together, the figure also makes a fun group photo opportunity. Friends can choose different Ariana eras and poses, making the experience feel more personal than simply taking a traditional attraction photo.

Why Ariana Grande Fans Should Visit Madame Tussauds Orlando

There are plenty of ways to celebrate Ariana Grande, from streaming her albums and watching Victorious to seeing Wicked and attending her concerts.

But visiting her wax figure gives fans something those experiences cannot.

You can physically stand next to a lifelike representation of Ariana Grande.

You can take photos.

You can bring friends and family into the experience.

And you can create an Ariana Grande memory in Orlando that is completely your own.

For Florida fans, the experience also has an extra connection because Grande was born in Boca Raton and grew up in South Florida before becoming an international star.

Plan Your Ariana Grande Fan Day in Orlando

Make Madame Tussauds Orlando part of an Orlando day filled with entertainment and pop culture.

Start by exploring ICON Park and then head inside Madame Tussauds Orlando to see Ariana Grande in the Music Stars Zone. From there, continue exploring the museum and meet other famous figures from music, movies, television, sports and entertainment.

If you are visiting Orlando specifically because of Ariana Grande, consider building your day around your favorite parts of her career. Music fans can revisit their favorite albums before visiting. Victorious fans can stream an episode or two. Wicked fans can revisit their favorite Glinda moments. And longtime Arianators can create a playlist spanning every era from Yours Truly through petal.

The best part is that there is no single correct way to be an Ariana Grande fan.

Whether your favorite song is "Into You," "breathin," "7 rings," "pov," "yes, and?" or a deeper album cut, you can bring that fandom with you when you visit her wax figure in Orlando.

Meet Ariana Grande at Madame Tussauds Orlando

From Boca Raton to Broadway, Nickelodeon to Hollywood, and Yours Truly to petal, Ariana Grande's career has continued to evolve.

Her music has changed. Her acting career has expanded. Her tours have grown from intimate listening sessions to international arena shows. Her role as Glinda introduced her to a new generation of fans.

Yet the excitement around Ariana Grande remains the same.

The next time you are in Orlando, step into the Music Stars Zone at Madame Tussauds Orlando and meet Ariana Grande's lifelike wax figure. Bring your favorite Ariana era, strike your best pose and take home a photo worthy of your own pop star moment.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ariana Grande in Orlando

You can see an Ariana Grande wax figure at Madame Tussauds Orlando at ICON Park. Her figure is located in the Music Stars Zone and is available for guests to see and photograph.

Yes. Ariana Grande was born in Boca Raton, Florida, on June 26, 1993, and spent part of her childhood in South Florida. Her early performing experiences included the Fort Lauderdale Children's Theater.

Ariana Grande's studio albums are Yours Truly, My Everything, Dangerous Woman, Sweetener, Thank U, Next, Positions, Eternal Sunshine and petal. Her first album was released in 2013, while petal was released in 2026.

Ariana Grande has appeared in movies and television projects including Zoolander 2, Don't Look Up, Wicked and Wicked: For Good. She has also appeared in television productions including Victorious, Sam & Cat, Scream Queens and Hairspray Live!.

Yes. Guests can pose for photos with the Ariana Grande wax figure at Madame Tussauds Orlando. Her display is designed to let fans get close to the figure and create their own photos inspired by Ariana's music and style.

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